Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 vs. Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
Microsoft Surface Laptop 3

Our Rating: 75 %

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 and Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra. Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

responsive touchscreen display

stylish aluminum design

fast charging support

solid performance benchmarks

limited port selection

no dedicated graphics

higher price point

average battery life

Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

powerful processor performance

lightweight design

ample storage capacity

advanced graphics capabilities

higher price point

limited port selection

average battery life

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 and Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 vs. Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.8 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.45 cm 35.54 cm x 25.04 cm x 1.65 cm
Weight 1.265 kg 1.79 kg
Case Material Aluminum Aluminum
Colour Platinum Graphite
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
Screen Size (Type) 13.5" 16" - AMOLED
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
Screen Resolution 2256 x 1504 2880 x 1800 (WQXGA+)
Pixel Density (ppi) 201 212
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:10
Image Brightness - 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 120% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 16 million colours
Features PixelSense HDR 500 True Black, 0.2 ms response rate, Eye Caring, gaming performance
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G7 / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 14-core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features - Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 6000 MHz
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Plus Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Windows Hello Auto framing
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones AKG stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio Premium Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Compliant Standards Bluetooth 5.0, IEEE 802.11ax -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
Battery Capacity (Size) - 76 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
Output - 100 Watt
INPUT Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
Type Keyboard, trackpad Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name - Pro keyboard
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture trackpad, Alcantara material palm rest Backlit
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
Slots - SSD (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.0
USB-C
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
HDMI
USB 3.2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x Thunderbolt 4
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft 365 (30 days trial) Samsung Recovery Solution, Samsung Update, Samsung Settings, Samsung Gallery, Studio Plus, Samsung Flow, Live Wallpaper, Quick Search, Samsung Notes, Screen Recorder, Galaxy Book Smart Switch, Quick Share, Samsung Pass, Second Screen, Private Share, Galaxy Book Experience
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter 100W USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor Ambient light sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Compliant Standards - IEC 61960
SAR Value 0.308 W/kg (body) 0.232 W/kg (limb), 0.232 W/kg (body)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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